
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverside Neighborhood of Memphis, TN from $1,020 (8 Rentals)


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Downtown Riverside, Memphis, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,166 | $942 | $1,614 |
| Downtown Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $760 | $2,295 |
| Downtown Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $945 | $5,900 |
Downtown Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $1,020 | $3,199 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Riverside is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Riverside is Owens Place Townhomes which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Downtown Riverside costs $2,884.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Riverside?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 49 regular apartments in Downtown Riverside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Riverside have an average cost of $676 which is $2,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Riverside.
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